V93.40
Non-billableStruck by falling object on merchant ship
Struck by falling object on merchant ship
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft (V92.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for struck by falling object on merchant ship?
The ICD-10-CM code for struck by falling object on merchant ship is V93.40. The full clinical description is "Struck by falling object on merchant ship". V93.40 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code V93.40 mean?
ICD-10-CM code V93.40 represents "Struck by falling object on merchant ship". It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is V93.40 a billable code?
No, V93.40 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under V93.40.
What chapter is V93.40 in?
V93.40 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V93.40?
V93.40 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-); other injury due to accident to watercraft (V91.-); military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36, Y37.-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under V93.40?
V93.40 has 3 child codes, including: V93.40XA (Struck by falling object on merchant ship, initial encounter), V93.40XD (Struck by falling object on merchant ship, subs encntr), V93.40XS (Struck by falling object on merchant ship, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V93.40?
V93.40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2899619. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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